Did you know that you can use white pumpkins to make a white pumpkin pie? You will use a classic pie crust that is then made with white pure pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and a few other ingredients.
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Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Pumpkin pie is a staple around the holiday season, so why not step out of the box and try something a little bit different with this non traditional pumpkin pie recipe?
Forget the custardy filling custard pies.
White flesh pumpkins are just decorative pumpkins and hard to find at your local pumpkin patch.
They make a perfect pie and a delicious pumpkin pie. It really is a first place pie recipe.
Save the orange pumpkins for a lantern pumpkin.
Check out these mini pumpkin pie bites as well for another sweet treat. Try out these fruit pie cookies as well for another tasty dessert.
Mix, pour, and bake up the most delicious fresh pumpkin pie recipe you have ever had without added brown sugar or white sugar.
Find our step by step tutorial below.
This Fresh Pumpkin Pie Recipe Is
- Made with Real Pumpkin
- Quick and Easy pumpkin pie recipe
- Fresh Ingredients
- Perfect For Holiday Events
Helpful Tips
- Make sure your oven is preheated so that it starts baking right when you place the pie in.
- Don’t overmix the batter, but make sure you get the eggs broken up in the batter.
- Allow your pie to cool for about an hour and then cover and refrigerate to allow the pie to be fully set up.
- Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle nutmeg, or pumpkin spice, and dive in.
Can I Use Homemade Pie Shell?
Yes, you can use a homemade pie crust recipe if you would like. Just be sure to use a deep dish 9-inch pie plate for this classic pumpkin pie recipe.
I find that buying store-bought frozen pie crust works similarly and will save you time than having to make pie dough.
I like to make an easy recipe and this is my husband's favorite pumpkin pie.
How to Store Homemade Pumpkin Pie?
I like to store my pumpkin pie covered with plastic wrap and in the fridge.
It will store for 3-5 days easily. It is best eaten within the first 2 days of being made as it is going to be the freshest.
You can also freeze any pumpkin pie you don’t plan to eat right away.
Store in a freezer-approved container and then freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and then enjoy.
What if I Don’t Have a White Pumpkin?
You can use any pumpkin purée for this recipe if you don’t have white pumpkin puree. We just love the twist of flavor in the white pumpkin. But this recipe work with any type of pumpkin pie filling.
Are White Pumpkins Good for Pumpkin Pie?
White pumpkins can be used the same way a sugar pumpkin or orange pumpkins are. They are great for pies, cookies, soups, stews, and more.
Do White Pumpkins Taste Different?
White and orange pumpkins taste very similar to each other. Some find you can’t really taste much of a difference while others find that it is slightly different in flavor.
How to Prevent Your Edges of the Pie Crust From Becoming Too Brown on a Pie?
Cover the edge of the pie in aluminum foil. This is going to prevent the crust from browning too much. Then the last 10-15 minutes you can remove the foil and allow it to become golden in color. You can also buy covers for a crust that are a similar concept.
Want More Holiday Favorites Pumpkin Desserts
- Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls - 5 Ingredient Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls recipe that takes only 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook. They’re easy to whip up on short notice!
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- 4 Ingredient Pumpkin Bars - These easy pumpkin bars are made with cake mix, so you only need 4 ingredients to make them, and are a great way to get your daily dose of pumpkin while keeping things simple.
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Pops - Pumpkin Cheesecake pops are moist, delicious and best of all, are great for gift giving and will be sure to impress just about anyone!
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 1 hour
Baking time: 2 hours
Simple Ingredients
- Pre-made crust
- Large eggs (room temperature) (you are using the entire egg white and egg yolks. Crack them into a separate large bowl.)
- Sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
- Cooked white pumpkin
- Pumpkin pie spice (I used this blend)
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- For exact amounts, please see the recipe card below.
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Sure, you can use canned pumpkin if you want,...but why when roasted pumpkin is so much better?
Cut Your pumpkin into quarters.
Place them flesh down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Bake in a 350-degree F oven for 1 - 2 hours. The cooking time will depend on how big your big pumpkins are.
Once done, place on a wire rack to let cool.
Remove the pumpkin flesh with a spoon and place it in a food processor.
Measure out your pureed pumpkin into a small bowl for the amount needed.
If this is your first time making homemade puree, you will be surprised at how easy it really is.
How to Make the BEST White Pumpkin Pie
Preheat the oven temperature to 370 degrees Fahrenheit.
Blind bake the crust for 10-12 minutes. You can add pie weights to the center of the pie if you have them.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients.
Pour the pumpkin filling mixture into the pie crust and bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bake for an additional 40 minutes at 325 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the filling is set.
The best part is once the pie cools, top it with homemade whipped cream made from heavy cream or vanilla ice cream (or both).
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In Conclusion
This makes the perfect Thanksgiving dessert and is one of our favorite pumpkin recipes.
My son made this for my husband last year and said it was the best homemade pumpkin pie recipe that he ever had.
I decided to make it for him last night. I always keep a frozen crust on hand and figured why wait until Halloween or Thanksgiving.
Just follow the simple steps and it will quickly become your family's favorite dessert recipe too.
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